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Why Hospitals Are Opening Specialty Coffee Shops
Hospitals in China are adding specialty coffee shops to improve patient and staff experience. Here’s how and why these cafes are making a difference.
Why Coffee Is a Big Investment Opportunity in China
China’s rising coffee consumption mirrors dietary shifts tied to income growth. See how coffee ranks among the fastest-growing goods in the country.
How Much Does Starbucks Rely on China?
Despite rapid expansion, China accounts for just 3.3% of Starbucks' global revenue. Most multinationals see China as important, but not essential.
Emerging Markets Drink 20% of Global Coffee
Emerging nations now consume 20% of the world’s coffee and will reach 35% by 2020, driven by rising middle classes and urban cafes.
Who Should Learn Coffee? Career Prospects Explained
Find out who benefits most from coffee training, course requirements, and why professional baristas earn more and get hired faster.
Taipei Ranks 10th in World’s Best Coffee Cities
Taipei is the only Asian city in USA Today’s top 10 for coffee tasting, with over 300 million cups sold yearly across chains.
What Does China’s Coffee Market Really Need?
China’s coffee market thrives only with economic growth—most people rarely visit cafes, and demand remains elite-driven without mass adoption.
Top 8 Best Coffee Cities in the World
Discover the world’s top 8 coffee cities—each with unique coffee culture, brewing styles, and café scenes you won’t want to miss.
China’s Coffee Market Could Hit $1 Trillion in 10 Years
China’s coffee consumption is small now but growing fast—15% annually—and could hit 1 trillion yuan within a decade, experts project.
How Starbucks Is Expanding Into China’s Smaller Cities
Starbucks plans to have over 1,500 stores in 70 Chinese cities by 2015, targeting emerging middle-class consumers in smaller urban areas.
Vietnam is China’s Largest Coffee Supplier
Vietnam supplied 90% of China’s coffee imports from 2007–2011, exporting over 103,900 tons. Learn why it dominates the market.
Why Some People Love Coffee More Than Others
Dutch research finds your coffee cravings may stem from your genes—specifically CYPIA1 and NRCAM—that affect caffeine breakdown and tolerance.
South Korea Is the Top Buyer of Yunnan Coffee
South Korea imports 2,000 tons of Yunnan coffee annually, making it the province’s largest export market.
Xiamen Has 2,000 Cafés but Just 1% Skilled Baristas
Xiamen boasts over 2,000 coffee shops, yet fewer than 1% employ properly trained baristas—here’s why good coffee is still rare.
How Starbucks Built Its O2O Strategy From 1998 To 2013
Starbucks became a leader in offline-to-online integration by launching community feedback tools, free Wi-Fi, social campaigns, and mobile payments between 1998 and 2013.
Is Specialty Coffee Taking Off in China?
Specialty coffee in China faces skepticism and optimism—but growth is real, driven by passionate professionals and a shift toward fresh, high-quality beans.
Why Is Starbucks Caffeine So Addictive?
Starbucks’ high caffeine content and bold roast style may explain its addictive pull, especially compared to lighter local alternatives.
Yunnan Launches Coffee Spot Exchange in Kunming
The preparatory office of the Yunnan Coffee Spot Trading Center opened in Kunming, backed by over 20 local firms aiming to build a physical trading hub.
Guangdong-Grown Coffee: What It Tastes Like
Farmers in Guangdong’s Yunan County have successfully grown coffee beans locally. Here’s what the coffee tastes like and when you can buy it.
Vietnam Coffee Bean Stock Hits Two-Year Low
Vietnam coffee grower stockpiles fell to 15% of harvest by June 2024, the lowest since 2012, fueling global supply concerns and price hikes.